Hazardous Waste Central Accumulation Area Weekly Inspections

Rev. EH&S 02/05/2013  ____ AU ____ NYSCC

Building Name:
Date:
Inspector:
Room No:
Time:

Place a check-mark at the end of the inspection statement to indicate a YES response. Enter N/A if not applicable. Note corrective actions.

Area:	☑ column
floor is free of cracks or gaps and sufficiently impervious to hazardous waste collected
displays Hazardous Waste Central Accumulation Area sign, a list of Emergency phone numbers
has stripe or rope separating stored hazardous waste from other materials if other materials are stored in the area
is maintained and operated to minimize the possibility of fire, explosion or release of hazardous waste
has immediate access to an operable internal communication system (phone) and/or alarm system
has a currently inspected portable fire extinguisher present
has currently inspected spill control materials present
has a currently inspected emergency shower and eyewash
has adequate and unobstructed aisle space to allow for movement of personnel and equipment in an emergency

All containers:	☑ column
are in good condition and not in danger of leaking
are compatible with type of waste contained
are closed, except when adding waste
are handled and stored to prevent leaks
are marked with the words "Hazardous Waste"
are properly labeled with:
'Contents' identified using words
accumulation Start Date, clear and visible
SAA building and room location
initials of SAA personnel
waste characteristics
container Full Date, clear and visible
Central Accumulation receipt date and initials
are not stored 180 days past their Full date
Wastes are segregated for compatibility
Incompatible wastes and materials are not placed in the same container, or in an unwashed container that previously held an incompatible waste or material unless the placement is conducted to prevent the threat to human health or the environment
Total weight stored is not in excess of 1,000 Kg.(2,204 lb.) or 1 Kg. of acutely hazardous waste per month or 6,000 Kg. or 1Kg. of acutely hazardous waste per 180 days.
Central Accumulation Area is inspected at least weekly

Note corrective actions:
Oldest Full Date:
Estimate Total Weight:	Volume Converted to lbs ________ + Total Pounds ________ = Total Weight ________ lbs.
Conversions:	8.3 lb./gal. 2.2 lb./L 0.26 gal./L 3.79 L/gal. 2.2 lb./Kg. 0.45 Kg./lb. Total P-listed________ lbs.